2016 has been an unforgettable year so far, terror attacks have occurred in the hundreds, both reported and unreported. We take a look at the acts of terrorism so far in 2016

The report supported cyber spying and mass surveillance of email and phone data

“Within 72 hours of the kidnapping, the hostages had been located. Analysis of the content of the communications of the kidnappers, obtained through bulk interception, indicated that the hostages’ lives were in imminent danger.

“This information was passed swiftly to a COBRA meeting and the Prime Minister authorised a rescue attempt by UK military forces. The hostages were subsequently successfully rescued.”

The report concluded by giving its support for cyber spying and mass surveillance of email and phone data.

Welcoming the outcome, Theresa May said: “These powers often provide the only means by which our agencies are able to protect the British public from the most serious threats that we face.

“It is vital that we retain them, while ensuring their use is subject to robust safeguards and world-leading oversight enshrined in the Bill.”